MEET the stars of Cumbria's biggest panto.
The star-studded cast of the Sands Centre panto have gathered for the first time.
And they have set the scene perfectly for what's poised to be a real festive treat.
There will be 30 performances of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Carlisle venue in December.
And former Britain's Got Talent champion George Sampson, who heads the line-up, says he can't wait to take to the stage.
He told the News & Star: "I love panto, I watched it as a kid and my first one I starred in was Jack and the Beanstalk in Derby.
"It's great to be back and I'm... read more

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